Trade, social media and AI take centrestage on the second day of ‘Innovation Talks’ in Dubai

Trade, social media and AI take centrestage on the second day of ‘Innovation Talks’ in Dubai

Dubai: The future of trade, social media and generative artificial intelligence bots like ChatGPT took centrestage on the second day of ‘Innovation Talks’, organised by The Executive Council of Dubai. Sultan bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World, opened day two with a speech focused on Dubai’s innovation journey in trade and logistics. “When the free zone was established in Jebel Ali in 1985, many questioned its feasibility, but today it’s one of the largest shipping hubs in the world.” He further said that the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, guided the development of the emirate’s ambitious airport and aviation projects. “His Highness firmly believed that an integrated city for aviation services is vital to further attract global air traffic to Dubai. His foresight played an instrumental role in Dubai’s development. His Highness’s vision inspired Dubai’s remarkable rise as a global trade and logistics hub and transformed DP World into a global leader in maritime transport and one of the world’s largest port operators,” Bin Sulayem added. “Driven by innovation, Dubai Ports has transformed from a small company into a global organisation.